Okay I’m going to be totally honest. The last 1.5 weeks or so have totally sucked.
Work and related stuff has been very stressful, and it’s kind of spanned out into other areas of my life—stress, not getting enough sleep, being too tired to work out, being stressed about not working out, emotional eating, weight gain, more stress—ew. I’ve just been really busy and not feeling good, with a perpetual headache, and fruit flies have invaded my apartment. I am not in a great place.
But with that being said, not all is bleak! Though I may not be at my happiest, there have been several bright spots in my life lately. I want to take a moment to point out some of these happy things that have kept me going during the last few days.
1. GARMIN!!!
I got one! I got one! I got one! **jumps up and down** I had wanted to get one of these and I finally ponied up the $136 (up from $128 the last day that I had checked… boo) and after waiting for Super Saver Shipping (thanks, Amazon) and yesterday IT CAME!
Pathetically, I haven’t used it yet (and it’s been more than 24 hours!!!) but I had plans I couldn’t break yesterday after work and today I came home intending to take it out for a spin but… I’d forgotten to charge it! #fail. Probably for the best though, as I had a massive headache and instead took a nice hour walk through the Sunset district, which was what I needed. Tomorrow morning though… it’s on!
2. STAND UP DESK!!!
I’m one of those weird healthy people at work sometimes. (The other times I’m making a half dozen trips to the kitchen in one hour for a handful of Stacy’s Pita Chips, all the while convincing myself that the calories don’t count if it’s just a handful of chips…) Anyways, I’ve been REALLY hating sitting down all day. Having gained several pounds since I started, my adult (and sedentary) job, I’ve just felt lethargic and like my butt is molding to the chair. No more! Now I can work standing up half the day. I am very excited about this and I already feel my back getting stronger (slouch much??) though after day one I could have SWORN I was hungrier. Ha. Next goal is to buy a BOSU ball to stand on while working at my standup desk. That would be winning.
(My desktop background is Big Sur. Bonus bright spot—BSIM 2012!)
3. FREE ICE CREAM AND NEW BOOKS!!!
I got a coupon in the mail for a FREE pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream today! That’ll brighten all but the darkest of days. The only problem is deciding what flavor!
I also have three books to read: Eating Animals (trying to figure out my stance on meat-eating once and for all since my “I’m not sure if I should be a vegetarian” post…), The Male Brain (dating in the mid-2os decoded, yo) and Born to Run (yay!).
4. BLOGGER MEET UP!!!
I am trying to get the ball rolling for a big bay area blogger meetup in late August or early September. There are so many bloggers out here and I’ve only met a fraction of them and I would be really excited to help put something together to meet new friends! I already found out about some new bloggers today on Twitter so that is really awesome and I look forward to it! If you or someone you know is in the SF bay area, leave a comment or pass the word along!
5. WORLD RECORD MARATHON TIME!!!
I tweeted this already but here’s a laugh for you. I changed from the half to the full for the SF Marathon, and I got my bib confirmation # email today, and it turned out my expected finish time had stayed the same. I am predicted, via this email, to run a 2:00 marathon. It’s ridiculous and obviously impossible but I giggled. I’m beyond happy with a 2:00 HALF! Hence that being my original goal. World record here I come!
6. I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO LIKES CANDY CORN?
Okay, it’s like, top 5 favorite foods. So many people hate it. Today on my walk, I wandered into a drugstore that had an ENTIRE DISPLAY of candy corn. Not only the classics, but also the caramel, and CARAMEL APPLE candy corn (never heard of it… going back to buy some) and autumn mix (can I get a what what for mellowcreme pumpkins?) I don’t care if this stuff has been sitting there since October—it would still taste the same—it just made me happy to see it. And to plan to go back and buy some.
I’m in a better mood already just writing about these. Now it’s back to work, but at least I can try to focus on a few of the positives. Have a great night everybody!
Have you had any “bright spots” in your life recently?
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1) Stand up desk and 2) going vegetarian + that book = EPIC WIN!!!! I’m so sorry your week and a half has sucked, but that stuff you mentioned is so awesome!! It’s sooo going to brighten your day in a short while, and you’ll look back on this post and feel so grateful. I’m so happy for you!! I can’t get over the stand up desk. That’s definitely the ‘new thing’ in being healthy while at work. Cool!
ahhh, i am so excited for you to try your new garmin! i remember the first time i ran with one, i had no idea how to work it at all.
please keep me posted on the blog meet-up – i am so there!
Woo! Blogger meet-up…can’t wait!!
Just discovered your blog today and love it- I’m a blogger/runner from LA – and just wanted to say I read Born to Run and LOVED it. It’s a quick read and the characters are really interesting/entertaining. Hope you like it!
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I am OBSESSED with candy corn and autumn mix… everyone thinks I’m crazy (I love black licorice too…)
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Hey, at least you’ll get in a good start corral! I have a friend who sort of did the opposite. It was her first half marathon and for her finish time, she put 9:30. She was thinking that it meant she would finish at 9:30 am, not that it would take her 9 hours and 30 minutes. They stuck her in the way back.
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Ohhhh i do like that candy corn! Haven’t had any in ages though
I got a good giggle out of imagining you standing on a giant exercise ball before i remembered you said a bosu hahahahaaaaaaaa
Hope things get a little less stressful for you!
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Hooray for your garmin! You are going to love it. I’m sorry things are kind of sucky but I’m glad you are able to see the bright spots! I love the stand up desk/computer thing- that’s really neat! I like the concept too.
How are you only in wave 2 with a two hour marathon? lol I can only wonder who is in wave 1. I would be happy with a two hour half too!
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Yay for new toys and new books and world records
oh and for blogger meetups! I seriously need to rig myself a standup desk. I sit on a mini bosu ball on my desk chair, but it’s still sitting. Good luck at SF! I’ll have to cheer all you guys on virtually since I’m out of town.
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Wow stand up desk how awesomeeee! Bright spots? Hmm…the weather? Honestly, I’m at the point where I just want to find a job and figure out and know whether I’m going to be living here in the bay or up in Portland. Ughhh. But if I’m still here I would love to come to the blogger meet up!!! It would be my first
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I need a stand up desk ASAP! I haven’t gained weight since starting work but I have become the hunchback of Notre Dame at times in my chair. Attractive right?!?!
when i start a “real job” i so want a stand-up desk. i hatttte sitting in a chair all day long.
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Today, I was paid to take a bunch of kids rafting in the middle of the Rockies along the Arkansas River. Honestly, I was paid to go rafting in the mountains- something I would easily shell out a bunch of money to do. Sometimes, I’m flabbergasted I’m getting paid to do all this fun outdoorsy stuff around my beloved home state and share my enthusiasm for nature with high schoolers. I would do it for free!
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Well I’m sorry to hear about the funk you’ve been in!!
I totally did that with my Garmin too!! I was SO excited to take it for a spin, I hit the start button and BOOM it died. It was a terrible run ;(
I am a freak for caramel corn…It’s funny because the boy scouts sell gourmet popcorn(caramel, triple chocolate, chocolate covered caramel corn) in the fall and Jeff and I tend to order WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY to much of it….Which inevitably means we eat wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to much of it…..Caramel corn is absolutely a food group in my world
Needless to say, I stay away as much as possible 
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Whenever I’m having a bad day/week, finding the bright spots is something I try to do. Chances are, there is always something positive that I could choose to be focusing on. I know it’s not always easy, but you are doing a great job!! And remember this will end…hopefully soon!
Yay for getting a Garmin! It definitely has changed the way that I train and been such a useful tool. I totally wish I were running the SF marathon!! I’m sure it will be fun and gorgeous. Good luck!! I hope you break 2:00 like you’re supposed to
Love that you are looking at the bright spots! And Garmin, candy corn and Ben and Jerry’s are definitely bright spots in my life too
The Late Night Snack is awesome, you should definitely try it. Red Velvet is good, but nothing too spectacular in my opinion. Next up for me is Milk and Cookies!
I would LOVE to have a blogger meetup! I have never met any bloggers in the area and think it’s a great idea. Let’s plan it!
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Does the person on the other side of your cube find it odd that you are looking over at them all the time? A standing desk sounds like a good idea, but I think everyone in my office would have stared at me.
I’m so excited for this blogger meetup, hope I can make it to the west coast in time!
Hope you enjoy your Garmin, I don’t know what I’d do without mine.
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Hope you’re liking your Garmin! I totally don’t use mine enough!
I’m a bit far south to attend a meet-up. My sister is running this race, though I decided not to this year.
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I am crossing my fingers that I am in the Bay Area by then! A stand up desk seems like an awesome idea. Did your work get that for you? Or did you buy it yourself?
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My blog is pretty recently new, and I kind of think of myself more as a “person with a blog” than an honest-to-god blogger, but I guess it’s technically true.
Congrats on your Garmin! Mine changed ~everything~ for me (as far as running goes, anyway). You’ll love it!
I’ve been looking for a stand up desk for a while now! Where did you get that little table with the adjustable legs??
You are freaking awesome. Just think of your fabulous red hair and smile! Oh yeah you’re also living in SAN FRAN-FREAKING-CISCO! that’s awesome
I’m totally wanting to plan a blogger big something in Austin, too!
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I’m so down for a meetup in the bay area! I don’t know any bloggers out here! Plus I want to restart mine since it’s been MIA for a bit
YAY! Awesome!